Announcements
Library Kids’ Happenings
In September, at Sitka Public Library
Babies and Books – “Welcome Fall” on Sat. Sep. 21 at 10:30am. Pre-school Storytime – Thursdays, Sep 12, 19 and 26 at 10:30am. Stay-and-Play for babies, toddlers & siblings to…
Brave Heart Buoys & Chairs
Online Auction Now Being Held Sept. 18-25
Several artists have painted buoys and chairs to help raise funds for BHV! The artworks are on display downtown for residents and visitors to enjoy all summer. Get a peek…
A Night (and a Week) to Remember!!
Love Jazz?? Join Us for Sitka Jazz Week!!
FREE Jazz Concerts around Sitka – Afternoons & Evenings, from Monday August 26 through Saturday August 31. Sitka Jazz Stroll Aug. 26 – 29 at 12:30pm – at Bayview Pub,…
Farmer’s Market in Sitka
Yet More Reasons to Love It - and SLFN!
Here are some of the reasons: Fresh Basil & Made in Alaska Products at the Sitka Local Foods Network Booth Bonnie Richards & Jill Scheidt selling Quilt Raffle tickets for…
Call for Performers & Interested Folks
To Be a Part of the 30th Anniversary Sitka Monthly Grind
The 30th Anniversary Sitka Monthly Grind will take place on October 5th at the Sheet’ka Kwaan Naa Kahidi, and we are looking for performers onstage and help backstage!! Come celebrate…
NW Coast Metal Engraving
SHI Class in Yakutat in September with Abel Ryan
Class takes place in Yakutat Sept. 17 to Sept. 29, is taught by master artist Abel Ryan, and is sponsored by Sealaska Heritage Institute and Yakutat Tlingit Tribe. To be…
Hydroponic Gardening
Learn About Systems, Techniques & Science
Home Hydroponics Demo at August 24th Sitka Farmers Market: Grow greens and herbs for easy picking! Want to know more about in-home hydroponic gardening systems? Visit Transition Sitka’s table at…
Indigenous Peoples Day Planning
Seeking Help for October 14th Event
If you are an individual or a group who would like to be involved in Sitka’s IPD 2024, to be celebrated on Monday, October 14th – in planning or participation…
1st Day of School
For 2024, is Wed. August 21st
The first day of school in the Sitka School District is Wednesday, August 21. Find important dates from Sitka School District (see images below) The SSD publishes the Calendar for…
Silver Bay Stables Riding Lessons
For Kids 8-18 Years and Adults
Silver Bay Stables is excited to be offering lesson learning programs again! All kids 8-18 years will do a 6-week introductory ground course and then can start riding lessons! We…
Sitka Monthly Grind 30th Season
Help Put it On + Come Watch & Celebrate!
Come Celebrate 30 Years with the Sitka Monthly Grind: Sitka’s home-grown, family-friendly variety show!! We welcome performances of Music, Dance, Readings, Magic, Acrobatics, Drama, Storytelling, Comedy, and more! Let us…
Filming Artist Delores Churchill
For 14milesalaska and Artchange, Inc.
Ten years ago, Artchange, Inc. finished the film “Tracing Roots” with the amazing #DeloresChurchill. Our focus in that film was on Haida elder and master weaver Delores Churchill. “Tracing Roots”…
Artist-in-Residence Program
2024, At Sheldon Jackson Museum in Sitka
The Alaska Native Artist Residency Program 2024 will include the following artists: Lisa Kamahamak Lynch, Inupiaq painter and beader (June 11-July 2) Neva Mathias, Cup’ik grass weaver and dance fan…
Reasons to Love Farmer’s Market
At Least Some of them, this Summer
Photos from the Sitka Farmers’ Market on Saturday August 10, 2024: Photo above: President Jill Scheidt of Ocean Wave Quilters Guild, proudly showing the Handmade Quilt that’s being raffled to…
Food Co-op Accepts SNAP / EBT
Supplemental Assistance Welcomed at Sitka Co-op
Sitka Food Co-op has been approved to accept and redeem the State of Alaska’s Supplemental Assistance Nutritional Assistance Program (known as “SNAP”). Per USDA.gov, Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) is an…
Ferry Schedule Fall/Winter
Available For Booking on Alaska Marine Highway
The Winter 2024-2025 ferry schedule is now available for booking. View and search AMHS schedules for August 2024-April 2025 at dot.alaska.gov/amhs/schedules.shtml. You can book a reservation online by visiting dot.alaska.gov/amhs/…
“At the Bathhouse”
Seeking Storytellers & Musicians in Tenakee, Alaska
Sitka Tells Tales is heading to Tenakee Springs, Alaska! And We Need You! Live in Tenakee and want to tell a 6-minute true story or play music? Call Ellen at…
Updated Disposal Locations & Rates
Posted for Sitkans by CBS Public Works in July 2024
City and Borough of Sitka – Disposal Locations and Rates 2024. For Questions, call Public Works (907) 747-1804. Recycle Center: 802 Sawmill Creek Road Plastic bottles #1, colored plastic #2…
October Election Info from City
Offices to be filled & the Candidates
CBS’ Municipal Clerk Office has released information about the offices to be filled in the Municipal Election to be held on Tuesday, October 1, 2024, and the names of the…
Airport Passenger Boarding & Exiting
Changes Begin August 5th
Starting July 15, the Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport will undergo improvements affecting how passengers board and exit planes. For approximately 10 months, until late Spring 2025, passengers will embark and…
Volunteer with CBS
Boards, Commissions, Committees
Volunteer positions are available on the following Municipal Boards, Commissions, and Committees: (as of 8/23/24) Animal Hearing Board (category-specific seats), Health Needs and Human Services Commission, Historic Preservation Commission, Investment…
Non-Profit Organization Annual Grant Funding
Applications Due by Friday, Aug. 16
Grant applications are available for non-profit organizations to apply for annual funding from the City and Borough of Sitka FY25 General Fund. $45,000 is available for disbursement. Applications are available…
Voter Registration Reminder
From City & Borough of Sitka
The regular election of the City and Borough of Sitka is October 1, 2024. You must be a registered voter in Sitka to be eligible to vote in the Municipal…
Tongass National Forest Plan
Seeking Public Feedback through Sept. 14
The Deadline to give feedback on Tongass National Forest lands, that may be suitable for inclusion in the National Wilderness Preservation System is Saturday, September 14. The USDA Forest Service…
A Lively July for 4H-ers & Farmer’s Market
Young Sitkans are Gatherers, Makers and Sellers
As part of our summer programming, the Alaska Way of Life 4-H Project partnered with Sitka Native Education Program (SNEP) to provide thirty youth with five days of harvesting and…
How to Offer Public Comment at Assembly Meetings
Email, In-Person & By Phone
Regular Assembly Meetings are held the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month at 6:00 p.m. in Harrigan Centennial Hall. Agendas and supporting documentation are available at https://sitka.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx or by…
Summer Cirque Classes
In Aerial & Pole, Continuing in August
You Can Fly! Run away to the Circus without leaving Sitka! Visit sitkacirque.com/ and find out how! For registration help, contact us: sitkacirque@gmail.com or talk to Chelsea at (907) 623-0751….
AWCC’s 6th Annual Art Contest
Animals of Alaska: Sky, Sea and Land
Alaska Biodiversity Art Contest, sponsored by The Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center. Calling all inspired K-12 Artists! AWCC’s annual art contest is in its sixth year and this year’s theme is…
Sharing Our Knowledge
Sept. Conference about Tlingit, Haida & Tsimshian Tribes & Clans
Wooshteen Kanaxtulaneegí Haa At Wuskóowu Sharing Our Knowledge: A Conference about Tlingit, Haida & Tsimshian Tribes & Clans – Read more and register at: sharingourknowledge.org/ The 2024 CONFERENCE will be…
Alaska Aquaculture Semester
At UAS Sitka Campus. Register by August 1st.
Study Sustainable Ocean Farming at UAS Sitka Campus – the 2024 Fall semester runs from August 26th to December 14th. Hands-on learning and research includes courses such as: Alaska Salmon…
Sitka Tribe Family Activities
Sharing Haa Ḵusteeyí: Our Way of Life
Sitka Tribe of Alaska Social Services Department invites STA Tribal Citizens and their families to register for Summer 2024 activities June 15th 2-5:30pm – Wildlife Cruise July 27th 1:30-5:30pm –…
2024 Sitka Farmers Markets
Vendor Registration is OPEN!
Vendor registration is open for the 2024 Sitka Farmers Markets. This 17th annual community event is hosted by the Sitka Local Foods Network, a nonprofit working to improve Sitka’s food…
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